PinnedMember-onlySo, You’re a Black Woman Who Wants to Date a White ManAren’t you controversial? How very Meghan Markle of you! How Iman-esqe! Honestly, move over Serena Williams, because you’re in town now! Maybe you have a specific white dude already in mind and you want some insider tips on how to navigate the ebony/ivory road. Maybe you don’t have a particular…Humor10 min read
PinnedMember-onlySo, You’re a White Man Who Wants to Date a Black Woman…First of all, I applaud your ambition. Of all the interracial configurations available to you, the black woman to white man grouping is the most charged. You’re certainly on brand with the confidence level or on brand with your obliviousness to the situation. …Humor7 min read
Jul 2Member-onlyVirtual Lawyering Kills Good LawyeringI know this is a controversial opinion. I know that there are a ton of lawyers who’ve really benefited from the fact that most lawyering is now remote. But I have to say as someone who has practiced law for fifteen years and who has spent the last two practicing…Business4 min read
Dec 27, 2021Member-only4 Things White Men Have Taught Me About MoneyI’m in a relationship with a white man and he’s taught me quite a bit about money. I’m a lawyer and most of the people in my office and in court are white men. Moreover, there’s a million white men all over the internet. I have a high level of…Business5 min read
Dec 20, 2021Member-onlyA Black Woman’s Guide To Investing in the Stock MarketAccording to the data, Black people invest in the stock market at a significantly lower rate than white people. A whopping 59% of Black women are NOT investing in anything, not the stock market, not real estate, not mutual funds, nothing. About 90% of stocks are owned by white people…Business5 min read
Published in ZORA·Dec 13, 2021Member-onlyHow I Saved Over $100,000 As A Black WomanI love saving money. The idea of stockpiling money, building a nest egg, squirreling away my little nuts really excites me. I love buying things on sale, getting a deal, not only honoring a budget but even spending under budget. It all gives me a thrill. I’ve always been pretty…Life Lessons5 min read
Dec 6, 2021Member-onlyHow to Negotiate: Lessons From A LitigatorI’ve practiced law for over fourteen years. I’m a Senior Trial Attorney. I ague motions, I conduct depositions, I try cases and I negotiate. Negotiating is at the heart of everything I do as an attorney and I’ve learned a lot about it. Everyone negotiates whether they’re a lawyer or…Life Lessons4 min read
Nov 29, 2021Member-onlyCan We Talk About the Word Victim?In 2014, I had an incident with someone in the subway, a stranger. It resulted in that individual being arrested and charged with assault. There was a trial, I testified and they were convicted. I’ve also written here about other experiences I’ve had where I was the “victim” of violence…Life4 min read
Nov 22, 2021Member-onlyMy First Fully Interracial ThanksgivingAnd which race I think will “win” the meal — This year I’ll be having my first fully interracial Thanksgiving. What do those words even mean to me? Well, it means there will be an equal number of white people and an equal number of black people at our Thanksgiving this year. This is a first for me. Historically, my…Family5 min read
Nov 18, 2021Member-onlyI’m Learning French, For Real This TimeI’ve wanted to speak French fluently since I can remember. Not sure why, it’s just a thing I’ve always wanted. Was I French in another life? Peut-être. I started taking French in the seventh grade. I continued up until I graduated from high school. I even took any short summer…Culture5 min read
